In this episode, we discuss threats to celebrities and other high profile individuals with Dr Angela Lewis, and Caleb Gilbert.
Dr. Angela Lewis is the Head of Global Intelligence, Investigations, and Threat Management for a talent agency that represents many of the most well-known sports and entertainment figures; she is also an adjunct professor and teaches intelligence courses for Georgetown University, the University of Cincinnati, and the University of New Hampshire. Prior to working in the private sector, Dr. Lewis served as a senior counterterrorism targeting officer in the CIA’s Directorate of Operations with multiple tours abroad. She holds her PhD from Pepperdine University, where her studies focused on leveraging intelligence for strategic decision-making.
Caleb Gilbert is the Founder & President of White Glove Protection Group, with over two decades of experience in Executive Protection for clients across the Fortune 100 and 200, as well as Private Family Offices. His expertise spans Close Protection for A-List celebrities, ultra-high-net-worth individuals, and corporate protection and intelligence teams. A Certified Protection Specialist from Executive Security International, Caleb holds an Associate’s degree in Homeland Security and an undergraduate degree in Security Management from Southwestern College. He also earned a Graduate Certificate in International Security from Stanford University and a Master’s degree in Global Security Studies from Johns Hopkins University. Caleb makes numerous contributions to the Executive Protection community, including as Vice Chair of the ASIS International’s Executive Protection Community. In this role, he champions initiatives supporting Women in Protection, Mentorship, and Leadership Development. Caleb also serves on the Board of Directors for the International Protective Security Board (IPSB).
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Books and media mentioned during the episode, and suggestions for further research on this topic:
- The Psychology of Stalking: Clinical and Forensic Perspectives (J. Reid Meloy)
- The Anatomy of a Stalker: Unpacking the Psychology Behind Obsessive Behavior (Dan Cooper Roberts)
- The Death of an Heir: Adolph Coors III and the Murder That Rocked an American Brewing Dynasty (Philip Jett)
- Taking Mr. Exxon: The Kidnapping of an Oil Giant’s President (Philip Jett)
- Kidnap: Inside the Ransom Business (Anja Shortland)
Additional reading suggestions can be found on our 2025 geopolitical reading list.
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The hosts:
Lewis Sage-Passant is a researcher in the field of intelligence and espionage, and a former British Military Intelligence Officer. Lewis holds a PhD from Loughborough University in intelligence studies, and is an adjunct professor in intelligence at Sciences Po Paris. He has extensive experience working and living in the Middle East and Asia Pacific regions in a variety of geopolitical analysis and intelligence roles, supporting the energy industry, the financial sector, leading technology firms, and the pharmaceuticals sector. He has appeared in numerous media outlets, including the BBC, France24, CNBC, Harvard Business Review, The New Arab, El Mundo, GQ, and others, discussing intelligence, geopolitics, and security topics.
Aleksandra Szylkiewicz is a multilingual security and intelligence professional based in France, currently serving as a geopolitical risk advisor in the US technology sector. She specialises in bridging the gap between geopolitical advisory, security operations, and business strategy, and has served in both consulting and in-house roles. Aleksandra holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s in International Relations/International Security from Sciences Po Paris, and has provided threat monitoring and geopolitical analysis to public and private entities across various sectors and regions, producing actionable intelligence and decision-making support. She has extensive international experience, has lived in Mexico and in various countries across Europe, and is fluent in 6 languages.
The production team:
Producer: Edwin Tran
Researchers: Alex Smith & Archie Hicox
Additional credit goes to several unnamed members of the Encyclopedia Geopolitica team, as well as our colleagues in the intelligence and security community who helped to make this podcast possible.
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